Truck Transportation
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| - | + | '''5a.''' [http://www.teentransport.com/Organization.aspx Company Organizational Chart] TEEN trucking's org chart.<br> | |
| + | '''6''' [http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/ Department of Transportation]<br>[http://www.bigrigdriving.com/tag/government-regulation-in-trucking Government Regulation in Trucking] From Big Rig Driving<br>[http://www.irs.gov/businesses/article/0,,id=170627,00.html Trucking Industry Overview] From the IRS<br> | ||
| + | '''7.''' [http://www.munley.com/types-of-trucks.html Types of Trucks]<br> | ||
| + | '''9.'''[http://www.bigrigjobs.com/ Truck Driving Jobs] A current listing of available jobs in the trucking industry. | ||
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, links, and cross-references to related badges and awards. ◀Prev - Next ▶ | Truck Transportation merit badge | ||
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| Status: | Elective | |
| Created: | 1973 | |
| Discontinued: | no | |
| BSA Advancement ID: | 113 | |
| Requirements revision: | 2006 | |
| Latest pamphlet revision: | 2005 | |
Contents |
| “ | Trucking is a large and important industry. No matter where you live, a day is unlikely to go by when you will not see a truck. We use these vehicles to deliver almost every material item we buy. Without trucks, our economy would not work efficiently. | ” |
Truck Transportation merit badge requirements | 
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Notes
| A FREE workbook for Truck Transportation is available here! with the maps, charts, links, diagrams, and checklists you need! Or click here to print just the Truck Transportation requirements. | meritbadge.org has PDF and DOC versions of Boy Scout merit badge workbooks, Webelos workbooks, and Cub Scout workbooks. |
- Per the BSA: "You should read the merit badge pamphlet on the subject." Pamphlets (books) are at local Scout Shops and online at ScoutStuff.org.
- "Get a signed Merit Badge application from your Scoutmaster." An online, printable Word doc file version is available.
- Truck Transportation is a rare merit badge!
Requirement resources
5a. Company Organizational Chart TEEN trucking's org chart.
6 Department of Transportation
Government Regulation in Trucking From Big Rig Driving
Trucking Industry Overview From the IRS
7. Types of Trucks
9.Truck Driving Jobs A current listing of available jobs in the trucking industry.
Related awards
Trade-related awards
- Boy Scout Merit Badges: American Labor - Automotive Maintenance - Drafting - Farm Mechanics - Graphic Arts - Home Repairs - Painting - Plumbing - Surveying - Truck Transportation - Woodwork
- Webelos Activity Badges: Craftsman - Handyman
See also
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General Merit Badge information
- An Introduction to Merit Badges – how to get started, who chooses the counselor, etc.
- Merit Badge Worksheets & Requirements – with the revision dates, diagrams, charts, checklists, logs, and links you need.
- Merit Badge Application – offers online resources to let you print "Blue Cards," etc.
- Merit Badge FAQ – answers dozens of questions like: Who can be a counselor? Can requirements be added or removed?
- Merit Badges Requiring Prior Approval – Certain requirements need prior approval. Most do not. Here is the list.
- Also see: List of how many boys have earned each Merit Badge – Merit Badge policies – Merit badges required for the Eagle Scout rank – Merit Badge Days
- Additionally: List of Merit Badges by Field of Study – Merit Badge Pamphlets & Libraries
- Merit Badge Counselors must complete Youth Protection Training, file an Adult Application (and Merit Badge Counselor Information Form); and be approved by the local council. (See the Guide for Merit Badge Counselors for additional details.)
